Nifedipine Prescribing at BRIDGEMARY MEDICAL CENTRE

Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
307
Total Quantity
6,088
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+63.8%

BRIDGEMARY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 307 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,463 to the NHS. This is 63.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items307
Total Quantity6,088
Total NHS Cost£1,463
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+63.8%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice307 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+63.8% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.